RigExpert Plus
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1. Audio in out Important In the sound card software select the USB Audio CODEC sound card Some programs can only work with so called preferred sound card which is selected via Control Panel so there is no such a selection there Other programs accept numerical device IDs so please refer to corresponding help files Adjust input and output volume using front panel potentiometers This procedure is well described in various documents and publications and is better done when the whole system 1s set up Please notice that in S PDIF mode the potentiometers do not function Also the audio sample rate may be fixed at 8 16 32 or 48 kHz by operating system Please remember that since CAT and PTT CW lines are located on two different COM ports software should also be set to use separate ports for CAT and PTT CW outputs Also please make sure the transceiver is set up properly For Icom transceivers check the CI V address to correspond the software setting Switch Yaesu transceivers in PKT mode if your RigExpert Plus is plugged into the transceiver PACKET connector Additionally please insure that the CW input in your transceiver is configured to use straight key 1 Run MixW 2 and open the Sound Device Settings dialog from Configure menu Choose Computer soundcard as a device type then select USB Audio CODEC as input and output devices Perform other sound device settings if needed Sound Device Settings Device Compu2. COM 4 a RigE xpert Plus Serial Port COMMS a ileal Plug Serial Port COMB E ae ee LPT ae E sg 5 a nan and game controllers co il r 2 To view the RigExpert Plus serial port assignment please run the ListRE program from Start Programs RigExpert Plus Show serial ports x Found device 1 COMS RigExpert Plus CAT port COM4 RigExpert Plus PTTICW pork COPE COME RigExpert Plus Winkey port RigExpert Plus FSK port oto Device Manager ta make changes if needed 3 Write down the port numbers on a piece of paper For instance CAT port COM3 PTT CW port COM4 WINKEY port COMS5 FSK port COM6 These port numbers will be needed later to set up your software 4 Changing serial port numbers The serial port numbers are assigned automatically during driver installation If you need to change their values open Device Manager right click the RigExpert Plus Serial Port COMxx then select Properties from the menu In the RigExpert Plus Serial Port COMxx Properties dialog activate Port Settings tab then click Advanced button In the newly open Advanced Port Settings dialog select anew COM Port Number Advanced Port Settings COM Port Number JcoM3 USB Transfer Sizes elect lower settings to corect connection problems Talant biaker ankhanna Far Panher cere sine Click OK to apply new settings and close the Advanced Port Settings dialog You will have to re plug the RigExpert Plu
3. hooking it up to transceiver and computer and trying to start up the whole system We have done our best to make RigExpert Plus a breakthrough into the new era Along with world beater MixW software it 1s a reconsideration of style a ham radio operator s workplace may be organized For a novice it is a first ever chance to make sure operating digital modes is really easy It lets experienced DX men and contestmen enjoy the RigExpert Plus features e Along with MixW software operates phone CW PSK31 RTTY Packet AMTOR FEC MFSK THROB MT63 Hellschreiber SSTV receives PACTOR and fax images all in one No TNC required e Any other soundcard software may be used tested with DigiPan MMTTY EchoLink etc e Windows 98 ME 2000 XP 2003 Vista as well as Mac OS and Linux compatible e Makes free computer soundcard and COM ports previously used for operating digital modes USB connection to computer Single 25 pin connector for transceiver connection e CAT interface tested with Icom Kenwood Yaesu power of modern technology Portable operators will appreciate its simplicity and reliability At last new horizons are open for experimenters RigExpert Plus is fully compatible with all existing radio amateur software providing easy setup and use Also it includes many useful features such as USB output for connecting computer mouse or other USB devices squelch input for EchoLink software and even optical S PDIF connect
4. or WINKEY e Maximum current is 50 mA FSK output e Open collector output e Baudrate is adjusted by the on board jumpers preset to 45 45 baud System requirements e Desktop or laptop Pentium computer with USB 1 1 or USB 2 0 compliant port e Windows 98 ME 2000 XP 2003 Vista or Mac OS or Linux operating system Front and rear panels cacao a 10 11 12 13 14 15 gt RigExpert i Plus e USB Transceiver Interface n aa O O O O O SPEED ON ON CW PTT CAT FSK PTT CAT FSK TRANSCEIVER USB USB a0 bo 6 66 ddd SPEED CW speed pot for the WINKEY keyer May be deactivated by software ON Lights when the RigExpert Plus device is plugged in and the drivers are installed CW Shows transmissions in CW mode PTT Indicates when the transceiver transmits CAT Monitors CAT data exchange between transceiver and computer FSK Lights when RigExpert Plus is sending FSK data IN1 Input level channel 1 main receiver audio Not active in digital audio S PDIF mode IN2 Input level channel 2 sub receiver audio Not active in digital audio S PDIF mode OUT Output level audio to the transceiver Not active in digital audio S PDIF mode IN S PDIF optical input OUT S PDIF optical output TRANSCEIVER 25 pin transceiver connector PADDLE CW paddle input USB OUT USB hub output to connect USB devices such as computer mouse USB Connect to the computer USB port Setup instructions 7 Th
5. pulled up to 5V with 4 7K resistors Serial in out MixW RigExpert provides various methods of connecting serial in out lines with different signal levels to the virtually any model of transceiver This only requires shortening some pins on the MixW RigExpert transceiver connector e RS 232 compatible mode uses TXDI2V and RXDI12V lines with 12V signal levels provided by MAX232 interface chip e CI V mode uses CIV_IN and CIV_OUT lines should be shortened together CIV_IN is internally pulled up with 4 7K resistor to 12V_TRCVR which should be connected to VCC e TTL level SV mode uses TXD5V and RXDSV lines Signal polarity is opposite to RS 232 mode e Yet another TTL level mode signal polarity is the same as with RS 232 mode uses CIV_OUT output should be connected to CO_PULLUP and CIV_IN input 12V_TRCVR line should be connected to the VCC output It is better to use RXD_OE input in this mode RXDS5V should be connected to VCC to activate this input Copyright 2007 Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd RigExpert is a registered trademark of Rig Expert Ukraine Ltd
6. COMx dialog Show serial ports You will have to re plug the RigExpert Plus device for x this change to take effect Found device 1 COMS RigExpert Plus CAT port COM4 RigExpert Plus PTT CW port It is recommended for all four ports to uncheck the Serial COMS RigExpert Plus Winkey port COM6 RigExpert Plus FSK port Enumerator check box in the same window Go to Device Manager ta make changes if needed Miscellaneous Options Serial Printer Cannel IF Prier OFF Wri h j f A en PO EE OA p This will eliminate a case when Windows is trying to paper For instance l l find a mouse or other device on this port when you plug CAT port COM3 in the RigExpert Plus PTT CW port COM4 WINKEY port COMS5 FSK port COM6 These port numbers will be needed later to set up your software Driver Configuration Guide Windows 98 ME 11 1 As a result of successful installation you will see four new serial ports in the Device Manager right click My Computer on the desktop select Properties from the menu then select Device Manager tab in the System Properties dialog Open Ports COM amp LPT branch in the device tree System Properties General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type View devices by connection H H E Keyboard E a Modern E Monitors fy Mouse fe Network adapters ie tes PCMCIA socket Fri RigExper Plus Seral Port COM i RigE spert Plus Serial Port
7. IN CI V input ICOM transceivers pulled up to 12V_TRCVR with 4 7K resistor 12V_TRCVR Connect to VCC to power the CIV_IN input r CIV OUT CI V open collector output ICOM transceivers connect to 7 CIV_IN 9 TXD12V____ RS 232 compatible serial output 12V levels AGND_TRCVR Audio signal ground For transceiver cable design guide and cable diagrams for most popular transceivers please see the www rigexpert ua website Appendix C 19 25 pin transceiver connector description Audio in out e SPK_TRCVR and SPK_TRCVR2 are connected to the transceiver speaker or line out output main or sub receiver e MIC_TRCVR is connected to the transceiver microphone or line in input e AGND_TRCVR is connected to the transceiver ground connection point should be as close to the transceiver as possible MixW RigExpert decouples audio in out signals from computer signals using transformers which prevents interference caused by parasitic current in grounding FSK output FSK_OC is an open collector output sinking 50mA maximum using BC817 NPN transistor Connect this pin to FSK_PULLUP to obtain the TTL level output PTT and CW outputs PTT_OC and CW_OC are open collector outputs sinking 50mA maximum using BC817 NPN transistors PTTSV is a TTL level PTT output 5V in transmit OV in receive mode output current is 5mA maximum CW paddle inputs DIT and DAH are CW paddle inputs single or double paddle for iambic keying
8. RigExpert Plus User s manual IMPORTANT Read this manual carefully before attempting to use the RigExpert Plus device Table of contents PTA CIOCUUIC TION isscseccusses exces ccccasvenuadssavekcesieesd coctianvesdeanyacesedcecnassescasaavesdeaedeetee DCS CRUD O Massen E EE SDC CHICA ONS ososi EE aS Front and rear Panels sissies cocdscsesczeccudssacscssuansdeessnvarscesssasvestessuassasexessevasesss SECUP ANS CRUCUIONS eosi a S RigExpert Plus structure diagram secceccosssssscecececccocosssssseeccessssssssees Driver installation guide Windows 2000 XP 2003 Vista ccsscsee Driver installation guide Windows 98 ME sssseeecessssseccoccsssececoessssseoe Driver configuration guide Windows 2000 XP 2003 Vista Driver configuration guide Windows 98 ME_ 000cccccrccccssssssees Setting up software to operate using RigExpert Plus 00000 Software Setup example Mix W 2 ccsssssssccccccccccccsssssssscsssccsscsssees Software setup example DigiPan ccccccssssssssscssscsccccccccesssssssscsscees Software setup example MMTTY and DX4WIN ccccsssssssscseees Software setup example EChOLINK sscccsssssssssssssccssccecccesees Appendices A Changing audio input or output gain FSK baudrate and other MUMIMID OF SOU GS orteses cuavsncchegtescaes ou aseeUivecUeoeedecestecesersvseaesowseacseeuser st B 25 pin transceiver connector
9. S to PTT and DTR to CW Uncheck Hardware flow control Other settings have no effect with RigExpert Plus Fort coma Baud rate 3600 Data bits E Cancel Echo Parity None Stop bits fi l Disable device RTS FTT DTA w T Hardware flow control 5 Go to Configure FSK port Port settings menu In the Serial Port dialog select the FSK port number as a Port RTS and DTR settings have no effect with RigExpert Plus Serial port E x Baud rate m z Data bits E Partu Nane F e ea Cancel 6 Go to Configure WinKey port Port settings menu In the Serial Port dialog select the WINKEY port number as a Port 4 Serial port x Pat COMS gt ae Baud rate izon Data bits E Parity ene Cancel I Esha Software setup example DigiPan 14 1 Run DigiPan and open the Sound Card dialog from Configure menu Type Computer soundcard l Input JUSE Audio CODEC Cancel Output fuse Audio CODEC Samplerate Hz Choose Computer soundcard as a sound card type then select USB Audio CODEC as input and output 2 Go to Configure Serial port menu to open the PTT interface dialog xi Coms W ATS as PTT DTR a PTT l Use leom Cl Cancel Select your PTT CW port here then check RTS as PTT check box Software setup example MMTTY and DX4WIN 15 1 Perform audio in out settings la In MMTTY go to Options Setup MMTTY me
10. Select the RX Ctrl tab To use a hardware carrier detect squelch feature select Serial CD in the Carrier Detect area then select Serial Port to match the RigExpert Plus PT T CW port see the driver configuration guide You may need to check the Invert Sense check box for some transceivers However in some cases it is better to check the VOX check box not to use the transceiver s squelch System Setup My Station Servers Timing Audio Input Device JUSE Audio CODEC gt Output Device USE Audio CODEC a Mic Type T Open in Full Duplex IY Auto Sample Rate Compensation M 300 Hz TX High Pass Filter Recording Mode No Recording Folder Network Buffering Ho 10 PC Buffering Min Total audio delay 1 20 z Reset to Defaults Sysop Setup i RX Cil T3 Cil DTMF Ident Options Signals Remt FF Info PTT Activation External VOX l ASCII Serial Serial Port ATS come C DTR 9600 bps Key PTT On Local Transmit Sysop Setup Rx Ctrl ibs Cil DTMF Ident Options Signals Remt AF Info Carmer Detect Manual Yos Delay ma roo C YOX Anti T hump ms 500 E Serial CD ClrFregq Delay msl 2000 Serial CTS C Serial DSR Serial Fort coma Invert Sense Appendix A 17 Changing audio input or output gain FSK baudrate and other jumper settings In some cases it is necessary to change audio input or output gain to satisfy transceiv
11. dle USB connector USB out Dit Dah USB hub Audio Dual USB Dual USB codec serial port 1 serial port 2 f CAT level PTT CW SQ FSK WINKEY MORONES converters level converters interface controller MIC SPK CAT PTT CW SQ FSK PATCHIN AF OUT i RigExpert Plus Transceiver Driver Installation Guide Windows 2000 XP 2003 Vista Normally the Microsoft Certified driver for these operating systems is installed when you first run the RigExpert Plus CD Additionally you may find the driver files in the Drivers folder on the CD Continue with driver settings when you see Your hardware is installed and ready to use message Driver Installation Guide Windows 98 ME 9 1 After the RigExpert Plus device is plugged into the computer USB port a Found New window will pop up on the computer screen 2 A few seconds later the Add New Hardware Wizard will start Click Next to continue Add New Hardware Wizard This wizard searches for new drivers for RigE spert Plus G amp 7 PTT C A device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work 3 In the next window select Search for the best driver for your device and click Next Add New Hardware Wizard What do vou want Windows to do f Search for the best driver for your device Recommended Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location s0 you can select the diver you want Cancel 4 Check Specify a location and clic
12. er requirements or perform other additional settings Open the RigExpert Plus box with a screwdriver Find a corresponding jumper and set it to a new position according to the following picture FSK POL FSK PTT RESET 45 45 75 BD IN1 1 10 100 BD OTHER Cc CJ OUT 1 10 WINKEY PTT C IN2 1 10 Rig Expert Plus board WINKEY PTT Close this jumper if you want the WINKEY chip control the transceiver PTT line FSK POL Open close this jumper to change the output FSK signal polarity FSK PTT Close this jumper if you want the transceiver PTT line be activated by transmitting FSK RESET Not used 45 45BD 75BD Open this jumper to set the FSK baudrate to 75 baud Close this jumper to set the baudrate to 45 45 baud 1OOBD OTHER Close this jumper to set the FSK baudrate to 100 baud Open this jumper for other baudrate IN1 1 10 Channel 1 main receiver attenuator 1 10 IN2 1 10 Channel 2 sub receiver attenuator 1 10 OUT 1 10 Transmitter attenuator 1 10 Factory defaults e WINKEY PTT and FSK PTT are ON e Receiver and transmitter attenuators are OFF e FSK baudrate is set to 45 45 baud Appendix B 18 25 pin transceiver connector pinout FSK_OC FSK open collector output 14 FSK _PULLUP Pullup to 5V through 4 7K resistor 6 SPK_TRCVR 2 Transceiver audio output speaker sub receiver _ _ RXD _OE Serial input 5V levels connect RXD5V to VCC to activate this input CIV_
13. ere are several steps needed to get ready to operate using RigExpert Plus device 1 Insure the RigExpert Plus is unplugged from both computer and transceiver 2 Windows users Insert the RigExpert Plus CD into your CD ROM drive If the CD does not auto start run SetupREP from the CD All necessary software will be copied on your hard drive Windows 98 ME as well as Mac OS and Linux users will have to install the drivers manually from the Drivers folder on the supplied CD 3 Plug the RigExpert Plus device into the computer s USB port using supplied USB cable 4 Windows 98 Me users When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears asking for drivers click Browse and select Drivers Win9SME on the CD as a driver files location See the following Driver Installation Guides for details if needed Repeat this step until all components of RigExpert Plus are installed 5 Set up the serial port numbers and parameters according to the Driver Configuration Guides if needed 6 Connect RigExpert Plus to your transceiver using the supplied transceiver cable Please turn off your transceiver while doing this Perform this step carefully since incorrect cable connection may harm the RigExpert Plus device or your transceiver 7 Set up MixW2 DigiPan or other soundcard software see the following examples 8 For additional info and troubleshooting see the RigExpert Plus website www rigexpert ua RigExpert Plus structure diagram Computer CW pad
14. es out with is set by computer software or a built in potentiometer A famous WINKEY micro controller was chosen as a CW keyer in RigExpert Plus In RigExpert Plus a separate COM port is assigned to the WINKEY controller Specifications General features Built in electronic CW keyer WINKEY USB output for connecting additional USB devices such as computer mouse e Transceiver audio interface for operating digital modes voice recording and playback e S PDIF optical in out e CAT Computer Aided Transceiver system e FSK output Computer connection e USB Universal Serial Bus connector e Powered from the USB port consuming 100 mA maximum e No external power supply needed Transceiver connection e Single 25 pin connector for transceiver cable e Various transceiver models supported Audio interface e Insulated from digital nets e Maximum input output amplitude is 1V e Input output samplerate 8 to 48 kHz fixed at 8000 16000 32000 44100 or 48000 Hz in S PDIF mode e True 16 bit DAC ADC used e Volume levels are adjusted by the front panel potentiometers and on board jumpers Standard S PDIF optical connectors for digital interface CAT serial port e Baudrate 300 115200 baud e Electrical compatibility RS 232 CI V TTL or inverted TTL Yaesu Icom Kenwood Ten Tec Elecraft and JRC transceivers PTT CW outputs e PTT output open collector and TTL level e CW output open collector either software
15. k Browse to browse for the drivers directory normally this is Drivers Win9SME folder on your CD then click Next to continue Add New Hardware Wizard Windows wil search for new drivers in its driver database on your hard drive and in any of the following selected locations Click Mest to start the search T Floppy disk drives E GOA dive T Microsoft Windows Update M Specify a location D iDriversiwvingaMe 5 Click Next when you see the Windows is now ready to install window Add Hew Hardware Wizard Windows driver file search for the device RigE spert Plus PTT CM Part Windows if now ready to install the best driver for this device Click Back to select a different driver or click Next to continue Location of driver y E APROGRA TSAIGERPTSDRIVERS SAEPU Cancel 6 In the Windows has finished installing window click Finish Add Hew Hardware Wizard RigE spert Plus PTT CM Port Windows has finished installing the software that your nev hardware device requires Cancel 7 Please repeat steps 2 6 when Windows finds RigExpert Plus subdevices 8 Now the drivers are installed and are ready to be configured see page 11 Driver Configuration Guide Windows 2000 XP 2003 Vista 10 This guide describes Windows XP case Other Windows versions are similar 1 As a result of successful installation you 4 Changing serial port numbers will see four new serial port
16. nu lb In the Setup MMTTY dialog select the Misc tab Ic Select Device ID to match the RigExpert Plus sound card usually 0 or 1 Id Select COM TxD FSK as a Tx Port This setting will let MMTTY transmit RTTY via the FSK port If you prefer the soundcard mode to be used instead of FSK select Sound in the Tx Port area 2 Set up FSK port number 2a In the Setup MMTTY dialog select the TX tab 2b Choose the Port in the PTT area to match the RigExpert Plus FSK Port see the driver configuration guide If using the soundcard mode i e not FSK select PTT CW port of RigExpert Plus in the PTT area 3 Set up CAT system Setup MMTTY Demodulator AF C ATC PLL Decode T Font wN mage Mise C Highest Critical C Bound COM TxD FEE COM TsD FSK _USB Port Times New Roman met fo Fixed pitch Courier New set l o Japanese Window Setup MMTTY Demodulator AF CiATC PLL Decode TX DIDDLE TX M TOS l Double shift l Disable Wait l Disable Rey l Always fix shift Tap 48 Freq 100 Hz Input Button 1x1 DEAR ANS BTU Font Window Mise PTT Port CMS hi l Invert Logic Radio command Digital Output i ie Char Wait Diddle Wait eee ae eee eee C NONE C BLE LTR l Random O WaitTimer THEPF TsLPF M Tx BPF Wlacra Your Callsign UUSIDR I Convert Immediately Isa QANS SE RY 4 v Jra m2 eon B Lele 3a In the DX4WIN
17. ors for modern transceivers such as IC 7800 www mixw net MixW software Ten Tec Elecraft and JRC transceivers The device is able to work with any future type of transceiver Transformer coupled audio input and output to minimize interference Shielded aluminum case Comprehensive documentation and support Internet links www rigexpert com fresh news and updates regarding RigExpert Plus Description RigExpert Plus is a device for operating phone CW and digital modes using personal computer with USB port It provides e Transceiver audio interface Analog audio interface is a connection to transceiver audio output external speaker connector or line output and transceiver audio input microphone connector or line input Audio interface enables operating digital modes recording and playing voice as well as other useful functions such as measuring levels of a signal from the air by using a computer Input two channels and output volume levels are adjusted by potentiometers on the front panel of the device e Optical S PDIF in out In addition to the analog audio interface RigExpert Plus provides optical S PDIF input and output for modern transceivers such as IC 7800 The optical cables are widely available in HI FI stores e CAT interface for various transceiver models CAT Computer Aided Transceiver system provides control of transceiver frequency operating mode and other functions by computer software Normall
18. pinout sssssccsssssccccccsccccssssssssscsees C 25 pin transceiver connector description ssseeescesssssssssseceosssssssssoe RigExpert Plus USB Transceiver Interface RigExpert Plus is an electronic device designed to operate phone CW and digital modes using personal computer and transceiver Previously a TNC or sound card was needed for this purpose along with lots of cables occupying computer sound card and serial ports All of this is not needed anymore Following up to date technology USB interface is chosen to connect RigExpert Plus to a computer No additional interface circuit needed for transceiver connection RigExpert Plus combines e Transceiver audio interface for operating digital modes voice recording and playback a totally compatible sound card for any ham radio software e CAT Computer Aided Transceiver system which controls transceiver frequency mode and other functions by computer supporting various models of transceivers e FSK operation to get crystal clear RTTY signal e Built in electronic CW keyer using the popular WINKEY chip Imagine a bulk of different black boxes with lamps and switches a dozen of cables hanging down the table This gloomy picture is well known for a ham who prefers computer assisted contesting or simply wants to check out digital modes He spends a lot of money buying all this stuff and then a lot of aspirin is needed to soften his headache while
19. s device for this change to take effect It is recommended for all four ports to uncheck the Serial Enumerator check box in the same window Miscellaneous Options Serial Printer Cannel IF Prier OFF i This will eliminate a case when Windows is trying to find a mouse or other device on this port when you plug in the RigExpert Plus Setting up software to operate using RigExpert Plus 12 There are few settings that have to be done or verified in the software once the RigExpert Plus device is plugged in and the drivers are installed A combination of two or more programs may be set up to use all functions of RigExpert Plus Please see the software setup examples on the following pages CAT system In the software select the CAT port Set up baudrate stop bits and parity parameters according to your transceiver manual RTS and DTR behavior is not significant since RigExpert Plus does not use these lines at CAT port PTT and CW outputs e In the software select the PTT CW port e Set RST line to match the PTT output e Set DTR line to match the CW output Baudrate parity and other port settings are not significant FSK output In the software select the FSK port The FSK baudrate is fixed at 45 45 baud which is a standard for amateur radio To change the baudrate see Appendix A WINKEY keyer In the software select the WINKEY port Use a front panel potentiometer or software settings to adjust the CW speed
20. s in the Device Manager right click My Computer on the The serial port numbers are assigned automatically desktop select Manage from the menu select during driver installation If you need to change their Device Manager from the list on the left side values open Device Manager right click the of the window then open Ports COM amp LPT RigExpert Plus Serial Port COMxx then select branch on the right Properties from the menu In the RigExpert Plus Serial Port COMxx Properties dialog activate Port Settings tab then click Advanced button m File Action View Window Help e ey a Ele SIE In the newly open Advanced Settings for COMx Computer Managemen s PCMCIA adapters c i System Tools B EP orts COM amp LPT dialog select a new COM Port Number gal Event Viewer F Communications Port COM1 g Shared Folders J g Local Users an USB Serial Port COM3 E FA Performance L y USB Serial Port COM4 q a Device Manage y USB Serial Port COMS USB Serial Port COM6 27 Storage COM Fort Humber coms ey Removable Ste Se Processors gt USB Transter Sizes Select lower settings to corect performance problems at low b Select higher settings for faster performance 2 To view the RigExpert Plus serial port assignment please run the ListRE program Click OK to apply new settings and close the Advanced from Start Programs RigExpert Plus Settings for
21. software go to File Preferences menu Address Yaesu FTIGGeHP a8 W Default Baudrate 4800 W Default 3b In the Setup Parameters dialog open the Radio tab 3c Select your transceiver Type and parameters according to the transceiver manual 3d Select COM Port to match the RigExpert Plus CAT Port see the driver configuration guide 3e Perform other settings DX4WIN manual if needed COM Port Poll rate fms cons 5668 Max tries 6 I DTF high RTS high Second Radio Type Address Baudrate M Default Default Motes for radio according to the Cah Port Foll rate ims cor 5668 Waz tries Ts Iv DTP high RTS high Software setup example EchoLink 16 This example describes the use of RigExpert Plus in Sysop mode Please see the EchoLink manual for additional information Please notice that RigExpert Plus cable diagrams do not show the connection between the transceiver s squelch output and pin 5 of the 25 pin connector on the back of RigExpert plus You will need to add this connection if you want to use the transceiver s squelch in EchoLink 1 Open Audio tab in the System Setup dialog Choose USB audio CODEC as input and output devices 2 Open System Setup dialog and select the TX Ctrl tab Select RTS in the PTT Activation area then select the Serial Port number to match the RigExpert Plus PTT CW port see the driver configuration guide 3
22. ter soundcard Input use Audio CODEC Output USE Audio CODEC 11025 Cancel Calibrate Samplerate 2a Go to Configure TRCVR CAT PTT menu to open the PTT amp CAT dialog SE PTT amp CAT CAT YAESU Model FT 1000mp 1 Lancel FTT amp CAT Interface COMS 4800 owt Disabled Save frequency on exit PTT via CAT command a EA Cw via CAT command Global jo T Cw out via soundcard ac 22a Cw isL5B USB AFSK in place of FSK Man i Display zero beat frequency ee Miasma ii ia 2b Select your transceiver type and model see the PTT amp CAT dialog above 2c Perform additional settings according to Mix W2 manual e To use CW output from RigExpert Plus uncheck the CW out via soundcard check box For using FSK mode with RigExpert Plus uncheck the AFSK in place of FSK check box 2d Click Details to configure the CAT serial port 3 In the Serial Port dialog select your CAT port number as a Port then set the serial port parameters according to the transceiver manual RTS and DTR settings have no effect with RigExpert Plus Software setup example MixW 2 13 3 continued Serial port Fort coma Baud rate a0 Data bits e H Parity None Stop bits iz H Cancel T Hardware flow control 4 Go to Configure Secondary PTT port Port settings menu In the Serial Port dialog select the PTT CW port number as a Port then set RT
23. y modern transceivers have serial with various signal levels link providing CAT interface In RigExpert Plus CAT interface port is seen as a COM port by computer software e FSK output FSK Frequency Shift Keying is a popular method of transmitting digital messages over radio primarily used in radioteletype RTTY mode Most transceivers provide FSK modulator feature to make the RTTY signal stable and clear A separate COM port is assigned for the FSK output when using RigExpert Plus The FSK baudrate and polarity are fixed and may be reconfigured by jumpers see the Appendix A e PTT and CW output functions Transceivers provide PTT Push To Talk and CW Continuous Wave keyer inputs to allow setting the transmitter on or off and operating CW using external device PTT pedal CW bug or paddle terminal node controller or personal computer In RigExpert Plus PTT and CW outputs are assigned to the RTS and DTR lines of a separate COM port e Squelch input Some software such as EchoLink requires the interface to provide a squelch input to detect if the radio channel is busy In RigExpert Plus the squelch input is assigned to the DCD line of the COM port used for PTT and CW outputs e Built in electronic CW keyer for single or double paddle The keyer produces dots or dashes depending on the direction a paddle is pushed to If using double paddle squeezing both paddles gives alternating dots and dashes The speed a CW message com
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